Poulan PRO 115270526 - Manuals

Page 2 - IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS

2 IDENTIFICATION OF SAFETY SYMBOLS WARNING: This unit can be dangerous! Careless or improper use can cause serious injury. DANGER: Use only specified trimmer head, spool, and recommended trimmer line. Never use blades, flailing devices, wire, rope, string, etc. This attachment is designed for line t...

Page 4 - SAFETY RULES; OPERATOR SAFETY

4 SAFETY RULES WARNING: When using gardening appliances, basic safety precautions must al- ways be followed to reduce the risk of fire and serious injury. Read and follow all instruc- tions. This power unit can be dangerous! Operator is responsible for following instructions and warnings on unit and...

Page 5 - EDGER SAFETY

5 TRANSPORTING AND STORAGE S Allow engine to cool; secure unit before storing or transporting in vehicle. S Empty the fuel tank before storing or transporting the unit. Use up fuel left in the carburetor by starting the engine and letting it run until it stops. S Store unit and fuel in area where fu...

Page 8 - ASSEMBLY; INSTALLING TRIMMER ATTACH-

8 WARNING: Never lean over dis- charge chute. Rocks or debris could be thrown into the eyes and face and cause seri- ous injury or blindness. WARNING: Inspect the area where the unit is to be used. Remove objects that could be thrown or damage the unit. Some objects may be hidden by fallen snow -- b...

Page 9 - OPERATION; KNOW YOUR UNIT

9 Locking/Release Button in Primary Hole For assembly of optional attachments (see list on page 11), refer to the ASSEMBLY sec- tion of the applicable attachment instruction manual. ATTACHING THE SHIELD WARNING: The shield must be prop- erly installed. The shield provides partial protec- tion from t...

Page 10 - HELPFUL TIP

10 START LEVER The START LEVER helps to supply fuel to the engine to aid in starting. Activate the starting system by moving the start lever to the START position. DO NOT squeeze the throttle trigger until the engine has started and runs. After the engine starts, allow the engine to warm--up 10--15 ...

Page 12 - OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS; OPERATING POSITION

12 Locking/Release Button in Primary Hole OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS It is recommended that the engine not be operated for longer than 1 minute at full throttle. OPERATING POSITION Cut only from your left to your right. ALWAYS WEAR: Long Pants Heavy shoes Eye Protection Hearing Protection WARNING: Alway...

Page 13 - MAINTENANCE

13 SCALPING -- The scalping technique removes unwanted vegetation down to the ground. Hold the bottom of the trimmer head about 3 in. (8 cm) above the ground and at an angle. Allow the tip of the line to strike the ground around trees, posts, monuments, etc. This technique in- creases line wear. Sca...

Page 14 - SERVICE AND ADJUSTMENTS

14 Button Air Filter Cover Air Filter INSPECT MUFFLER AND SPARK ARRESTING SCREEN WARNING: The muffler on this prod- uct contains chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.As your unit is used, carbon deposits build up on the muffler and spark arresting screen and must be removed to ...

Page 15 - To adjust idle speed; STORAGE; SEASONAL STORAGE; ENGINE

15 S Engine will not idle when the throttle is released. S The trimmer head, blade or optional attachment moves/spins at idle. Make adjustments with the unit supported so the cutting attachment is off the ground and will not make contact with any object. Hold the unit by hand while running and makin...